Sister Liu is 55 years old this year, and half a year ago, she went to the hospital for examination because she frequently felt numbness in her hands and feet, and the results were found to be high blood sugar. The doctor customized a blood sugar lowering plan for her and instructed her to follow it strictly.
In the first two months, Sister Liu listened to the doctor's words and insisted on a reasonable diet and moderate exercise. However, in a chat with a friend, Sister Liu learned about a home remedy for lowering blood sugar - eating waxy corn.
A friend told her that waxy corn is a coarse grain that can help control blood sugar, so Sister Liu began to insist on eating one waxy corn every day, gradually ignoring the doctor's hypoglycemic plan.
Three months after being diagnosed with hyperglycemia, Sister Liu went to the hospital for a follow-up.It was found that blood sugar levels did not fall but increased。 After detailed questioning, the doctor found out what the problem was.
He explained to Ms. Liu: "Although waxy corn is a coarse grain, it is similar to glutinous rice because of its waxy characteristics, which can cause a higher glycemic response.Only then did Ms. Liu realize that waxy corn is actually a "big glycemic product"!
1. Eat half a pound of vegetables every day, and the risk of diabetes will be reduced by 21%!
數據顯示，截至2021年，全球範圍內大約有5.37億成年人（年齡在20至79歲之間）被診斷出患有糖尿病。這意味著在全球成年人口中，About 1 out of every 0 people are diabetic, with a prevalence of about 5.0%.
Among them, China ranks first in the world with about 410 million diabetic patients.
At the end of 3, the journal Diabetes Care published an important paper from a large prospective study in Denmark, in which the research team recruited 0 participants between the ages of 0 and 0 from the Copenhagen and Aarhus regions of Denmark between 0 and 0 years and followed them for an average of 0.0 years.
Eventually, the results of the study found that:
(1) Compared to the lowest intake of 20%,Vegetable intake is located in the highest 20% of the populationType 2 diabetes risk21% lower；
(2) the intake of mashed potatoes and chips/chips was positively correlated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes;
(3) In addition to garlic vegetables,High intake of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetablesAssociated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
This study provides valuable insights into understanding the link between dietary habits and type 2 diabetes, particularly highlighting the importance of vegetable intake and variety in reducing the risk of disease.
In addition, a paper published in the international journal The Journal of Nutrition also suggests that paying attention to vegetable intake can also help improve the health of people with type 7 diabetes. These patients consumed about two servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day during the program period, and the results showed that they lost an average of 0.0 kg of body weight,LDL level reduced by 10%。
The study proves that food as "drugsmay be able to help clinicians and patientsBetter for managing diet-related diseases。
2. 4 kinds of vegetables are "big glycemic consumers", try to eat as little as possible
When managing blood sugar levels, people with diabetes need to choose vegetables carefully, as some vegetables can be unexpectedly high in glycemic index (GI) and calories. Here are a few vegetables that may affect blood sugar, and sugar lovers should pay attention to their intake:
1. Potatoes
Potatoes are not only a vegetable, but also a staple food. For diabetic patients, it should be treated as a staple food. 35 grams of potatoes are equivalent to 0 grams of rice or 0 grams of steamed bread.
2. Beetroot
As one of the main raw materials for sugar production, beetroot has a very high sugar content and glycemic index (GI 37). 0 grams of beets are equivalent to 0 grams of rice or 0 grams of steamed bread.
3. Carrots
Carrots are high GI foods (GI 20) and are rich in provitamin A (β-carotene), which is good for eyesight. However, it is higher in calories, with 0 grams of carrots equivalent to 0 grams of rice or 0 grams of steamed bread. Diabetics can opt for red carrots, which are relatively low in carbohydrates and calories.
4. Old pumpkin
Old pumpkin has a very high glycemic index (GI 23) and a carbohydrate content of 0%, 0 grams of old pumpkin contains 0 kcal, which is equivalent to 0 grams of rice or 0 grams of steamed bread. In contrast, 0 grams of tender pumpkin contains only 0 kcal, making it a better choice for diabetics.
Although these vegetables are highly nutritious, they have a significant effect on blood sugar, so diabetics should eat them in moderation according to their condition.
3. Is there a scientific basis for "diabetes" to be most afraid of these 4 vegetables?
There are many sayings circulating on the Internet that some foods are big blood sugar droppers, and diabetics can eat more to help lower blood sugar, so many people are easy to step on some dietary misunderstandings.
One is pumpkin
Although pumpkin contains ingredients such as "pumpkin polysaccharides" and "pectin", which are good for blood sugar, there are 75 grams of carbohydrates and 0.0 kilocalories per 0 grams of pumpkin. Coupled with its high glycemic index (GI of 0), it is therefore possible to consume pumpkin in large quantities,Especially if you don't cut back on staple foods, it may instead lead to a rise in blood sugar。
The second is corn
Corn contains polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin E, among others, which have shown potential in animal experiments to reduce cholesterol concentrations and improve insulin resistance. howeverCorn is a high glycemic index food,9 grams of corn contains 0 kcal and 0.0 grams of carbohydrates. Therefore, relying on corn to lower blood sugar is not a wise choice.
The third is okra
Okra contains soluble dietary fiber, making it a high-quality vegetable choice for diabetics. However, it is not realistic to achieve a hypoglycemic effect by consuming okra alone.
Fourth, bitter gourd
Bitter melon saponins extracted from bitter melon have shown insulin-like effects in animal experiments, but bitter melonSaponinsThe extraction process is very complex,Eating bitter gourd directly is not effective in lowering blood sugar。 It is recommended to include bitter gourd in the daily vegetable intake, about 200-0 grams per day.
In conclusion, relying on food to lower blood sugar is unreliable, and diabetics should eat a balanced diet and follow their doctor's recommendations.
2023年2月，《農業與食品化學雜誌》上的一篇研究指出，花青素的醯基化形式對2型糖尿病患者尤其有益。雖然醯基化花青素在消化過程中不易吸收，但它們具有益生菌特性，能有效降低糖尿病風險，改善腸道屏障功能，促進必要營養物質的吸收。
Based on this study, it can be appropriately increased on a daily basisPurple potatoes, purple potatoes, purple radish, purple cabbageand other vegetables rich in ylylated anthocyanins in the diet, which may indicate that patients with type 2 diabetes have better blood sugar control.
In addition, daily blood sugar control also involves a comprehensive treatment of many aspects. First of all, exercise is key, and diabetics are advised to participate regularlyAerobic exercise and resistance trainingto enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce sedentary time.
secondlyKeep monitoring of your blood sugar levelsTimely adjustment of treatment regimen is essential. Patients should also be under professional medical guidanceRegular use of glucose-lowering drugs, in conjunction with a healthy diet, for stable control of blood sugar levels.
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